[Opinion] OPINION ~ Proposed Bill Undermines Oregon’s Open Meetings Law

Do the Public’s Business in Public

By Therese Bottomly Oregonians are increasingly losing faith in their government and institutions. All too often, it feels like actions are taken without any notice or public input.  A bill racing ahead in the current legislative session would only heighten that unease. It has the potential to create huge loopholes in Oregon’s longstanding open meetings law, enacted more than 50 years ago in recognition of the public’s right to know what governm…

OPINION ~ Proposed Bill Undermines Oregon’s Open Meetings Law

Oregonians are increasingly losing faith in their government and institutions. All too often, it feels like actions are taken without any notice or public input. A bill racing ahead in the current legislative session would only heighten that unease. It has the potential to create huge loopholes in Oregon’s longstanding open meetings law, enacted more than 50 years ago in recognition of the public’s right to know what government is up to. Oregoni…